Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball commentator, former NBA player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/03/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York, USA |
Latest News about Kenny Smith
05/11/2025
Kenny Smith signed a separate multi-year agreement with ESPN to expand his role across the network. The deal includes appearances on First Take, guest analyst duties on NBA Countdown, and select game analyst assignments, while he remains affiliated with TNT Sports. ESPN announced the arrangement as part of its broader NBA coverage changes beginning with the 2025-26 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Kenny Smith, affectionately known as 'The Jet', is a distinguished American sports commentator and former professional basketball player. He played in the NBA for 10 seasons across six teams, winning two championships with the Houston Rockets. Post-retirement, he became a prominent studio analyst on Inside the NBA (TNT) and an NCAA tournament analyst for CBS/Turner. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'3" |
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| Weight | 170 lbs |
Personal Life
| Residence | California |
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| Spouse | Linda Smith (married 1987) |
| Children | Kenny Smith Jr., Kristen Smith, Kelsey Smith |
Relationships & More
| Married to Linda Smith since 1987 | |
| Father of three children: Kenny Jr., Kristen, and Kelsey |
Family
| Wife: Linda Smith | |
| Children: Kenny Smith Jr., Kristen Smith, Kelsey Smith |
Career
| NBA Draft | 6th overall by Sacramento Kings, 1987 |
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| Post-Retirement | Studio analyst on Inside the NBA (TNT), NCAA tournament analyst (CBS/Turner) |
| Other | Author, public speaker, hosted reality TV show 'The Smiths' (2015) |
| Recent Milestone | Signed multi-year agreement with ESPN (2025) to appear on First Take, NBA Countdown, and call games as an analyst |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kennysmith/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nickname: 'The Jet' | |
| 2. McDonald's All-American (1983) | |
| 3. Holds annual basketball camp in Chapel Hill | |
| 4. Jerseys worn: primarily #30 | |
| 5. Net worth estimated at $22 million | |
| 6. Hosted reality TV show 'The Smiths' in 2015 |